An Old African Song

Do not seek too much fame

But do not seek obscurity

Be proud

But do not remind the world of your deeds

Excel when you must

But do not excel the world

Many heroes are not yet born

Many have already died

To be alive to hear this song

That is a victory.

"This is a theory, a concept, a big idea about how to live. Sometimes at these hectic points in the semester we forget - and then, maybe if we are lucky, we remember - how to live with vibrancy, clarity, and grace." -an Old African Song and good advice from a professor. Let's hope it gets me through finals week...